Physical Therapist Assistant -Fulltime
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Job Description
At MedCare Pediatric, we believe exceptional care for children begins with genuine support for the therapists who guide them. Our clinics are built to ensure clinicians feel valued, equipped, and empowered. When providers have the time and tools they need, families feel it too. We’re focused on meaningful outcomes for children and a meaningful work experience for those who serve them.
As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), you’ll work in an environment designed for focus and impact. With a structured schedule that allows time for individualized care and thorough documentation, you can fully dedicate yourself to the children and families you support. Collaboration and professional growth are core to our team, and you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues while making a difference every day.
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Qualifications & Responsibilities:
- Graduate from an accredited school program for Physical Therapy Assistant
- Texas Physical Therapy Assistant License (or able to obtain before anticipated start date)
- 1 year of experience preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply
- Provides physical therapy services, including range of motion, strength, mobility, and caregiver training, following physician-approved plans
- Educates families on physical therapy techniques and collaborates with team members for comprehensive care
- Administers therapy to improve functional abilities and independence
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Benefits & Schedule
Flexible Schedule Options: Part-Time and PRN roles, with shifts available on weekdays, afterschool, and/or Saturdays
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan
- Bonus opportunities including employee referral bonus, quality and profitability bonus
- One-on-one Patient Care in a Collaborative Environment
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability options
- CEU access, recertification reimbursement, and company-provided laptop
- Mentorship Program and Growth Opportunities
- Care Coach Available for personal and professional growth
Join our team and bring your passion for helping children thrive! Apply today to be part of a community that values your expertise and prioritizes the lives we touch together.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide physical therapy services including range of motion, strength, and mobility training while educating families on techniques. They will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care and maintain thorough documentation for pediatric patients.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a Texas Physical Therapy Assistant License. While one year of experience is preferred, new graduates are welcome to apply.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (645 salary observations; 5,471 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Texas vs national | $87k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)645 state / 12,410 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,010 active | 21,743 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,916 in the last 30 days | 4,136 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| MedCare Pediatric | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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